Cortland County, NY Housing Market Brief
county · NY · score computed October 2026
What is Cortland County, NY’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Cortland County, NY in its market cycle?
Cortland County, NY is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Cortland County, NY?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Cortland County, NY housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $220K | ▲ +2.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 40 days | ▲ +53.9% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | ▲ +16.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 106 | ▲ +5% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 30 | ▼ -9.1% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $136 | ▲ +4.6% | Redfin |
How has Cortland County, NY’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cortland County, NY a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Cortland County, NY is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Cortland County, NY?
The median sale price in Cortland County, NY is $220K, having risen 2.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Cortland County, NY?
Cortland County, NY scores 79 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Cortland County, NY's Alpha Score?
Cortland County, NY's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (90/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (42/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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